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Kermel is a polyamide-imide, classified as a meta-aramid fiber.

Many assets thanks to its chemical structure:

Non-flammability
It is permanently non-flammable by nature. Industrial protective clothing made from Kermel® aramid fiber thus offers maximum protection at very high temperatures (up to 1,000°C), contrary to protective clothing only treated with a fire-retardant that deteriorates over time.

Thermal insulation
Kermel® aramid fiber is an excellent thermal insulator, providing efficient protection from heat, even in lightweight protective clothing.

Thermostability
Kermel® fabrics are flame stable and industrial protective clothing integrity is maintained for a relatively long time, thus allowing for sufficient egress time.

Resistance to chemicals
The chemical inertness of Kermel® aramid fibers provides efficient protection against the majority of chemical agents, even at high concentrations under the effect of splashing.

Permanent colour
The main advantage of Kermel® over competing fibers is the fact that it is solution-dyed during the manufacturing process. This property allows exceptional color fastness. KERMEL offers a range of over 40 colors for your industrial protective clothing!

Extreme comfort
The fiber's low modulus results Kermel® aramid fabric and knitwear having unequalled drape, softness and comfort.

Impressive appearance
Kermel® fabrics do not pill: industrial protective clothes stay looking perfect over time.

Good mechanical resistance
Its high resistance to abrasion allows for the creation of extremely durable personal and protective equipment, that do not deteriorate during industrial wash cycles.

Protection and comfort for safety workwear

When working in dangerous environments where the possibility of injury from heat, flames, chemicals and electrical arcs is a daily reality, personal protective equipment made of Kermel fibers are your best defense.

Because protection and comfort requirements vary from one situation to another, Kermel® exists in a complete range of textile solutions meeting all prevailing requirements and non-flam standards.

All Kermel safety workwear are permanently non-flammable: all safety garments associated with Kermel® fibers are therefore considered to be non-flammable throughout the service life of the protective clothing.

Thus, no subsequent flame-retardant treatment is required.

This provides individuals wearing Kermel® fiber protective clothing optimum protection in all hazardous situations.
All Kermel® safety workwear complies with the requirements of limited flame propagation and with heat transmission performance levels and are certified to NFPA 2112 and CGSB 155.22 to CGSB 155.20.   

- MEETING NFPA 2112 - CGSB 155.20 AND NFPA 70E
 
- General KERMEL brochure for industry   
 

KERMEL offers a wide range of permanently non flammable textile solutions made out of Kermel aramid fiber:

• Kermel Denim for jeanswear
  
• Durability and dimensional stability: Sofshield heat and flame resistant fabric 
• One of the world's lightest fabrics to pass the requirements of the NFPA 70E Class 2 standard: Kermel GLENGUARD
• Permanent non-flammability and high visibility brought together for the first time: Kermel HIGH VISIBILITY
• Unequalled comfort combined with ease of maintenance: Kermel "ALPHA"
• Combining well-being and resistance: Kermel/Lenzing FR